Liriope Big Blue 1 gal

Liriope Big Blue (Liriope muscari 'Big Blue') 

Description:
Liriope Big Blue (Liriope muscari 'Big Blue') is a robust, evergreen perennial ground cover known for its dense, arching clumps of deep green, grass-like foliage. In late summer, it produces showy spikes of lavender-blue flowers that rise above the leaves, followed by shiny black berries in fall and winter. Exceptionally versatile and low-maintenance, Big Blue Liriope thrives in full sun to full shade and adapts to a wide range of soils, making it perfect for borders, pathways, mass plantings, and erosion control. Its drought and deer resistance, along with its ability to handle foot traffic, make it an ideal choice for both residential and commercial landscapes34578.

Plant Characteristics:

• Botanical Name: Liriope muscari 'Big Blue'

• Common Name: Big Blue Liriope, Lily Turf, Monkey Grass

• Type: Evergreen perennial, ground cover

• Mature Height: 12–18 inches

• Mature Spread: 12–24 inches

• Growth Habit: Dense, clumping, arching

• Foliage: Dark green, grass-like, evergreen

• Flower Color: Lavender-blue

• Bloom Time: Late summer to early fall

• Fruit: Shiny black berries in fall/winter

• Light Requirements: Full sun to full shade

• Soil: Well-drained; adaptable to clay, loam, or sandy soils; tolerates acidic to neutral pH

• Water Needs: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established

• Hardiness Zones: USDA 5–10

• Maintenance: Very low; cut back old foliage in early spring if needed

• Resistances: Deer resistant, rabbit resistant, tolerant of heat, humidity, air pollution, and drought

• Uses: Borders, edging, mass plantings, pathways, ground cover, containers, erosion control, lawn alternative